There are 6 ways to get from Pisa to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna CentraleIc
1h 47m€19–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pisa to Bologna CentraleN538 / ...
2h 30m€8–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Pisa to Bologna170.2 km
2h 25m€11Train via Florence
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Re / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna CentraleFr
2h 11m€22–93Train via Florence #2
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Re / ...
- Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale9924 / ...
2h 24m€30–58Drive 170.7 km
- Drive from Pisa to Bologna170.7 km
1h 51m€27–38
Pisa to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €19 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pisa and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Pisa and Bologna is 166 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Pisa to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €19 - €30.
The train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Pisa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pisa station.
Pisa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Pisa Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €22 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Pisa, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pisa to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pisa to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pisa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pisa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Pisa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Bologna is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Pisa to Bologna.
Book your Pisa to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Pisa to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3228+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pisa and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























